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TEST METHOD

EN 17111 EN 17111

Quantitative Carrier Test Evaluating Virucidal Activity of Chemical Disinfectants on Instruments

EN 17111 is an essential European Standard used to evaluate the minimum virucidal activity requirements of instrument disinfectants used on non-porous surfaces in the medical area. The infographic below shows a brief insight of EN 17111.

EN 17111

CUSTOMER PROCESS

Step 1: Is your product an instrument disinfectant?

This test is suitable to evaluate instrument disinfectants used in the medical area.

Step 2: Select your test microorganisms

These are the mandatory virus strains for testing according to virucidal activity claims: Virucidal Activity for Instrument Disinfectants Used Under <40°C:

Adenovirus
Murine norovirus

Δ The product shall pass against Poliovirus, Adenovirus and Murine Norovirus in EN 14476 prior to EN 17111 Virucidal Activity for Instrument Disinfectants Used Under ≥40°C:

Murine parvovirus

Virucidal Activity Against Enveloped Virus:

Vaccinia virus

Wish to add more microorganisms? Click here for our full list of microorganisms.

Step 3: Select an appropriate contact time and concentration for your test product

The test concentration is chosen according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

The contact time recommended by the test method is no longer than 60 minutes.

Step 4: What are the soiling conditions associated with your test product?

Interfering substances, or commonly referred to as soiling, are used to mimic organic substances found on human skin, surfaces, and instruments. These are the available soiling conditions according to the test method:

Clean condition: 0.3 g/L bovine serum albumin
Dirty condition: 3.0 g/L bovine serum albumin + 3.0 mL/L sheep erythrocytes

Step 5: Place an order and send your sample to us

Fill in the test request form and place an order via email at info@tecolab-global.com. We will advise on the quantity of sample required for testing.

You can deliver the sample to us via courier and provide us the tracking code. We will monitor the delivery status and inform you when we receive the sample.

Step 6: Track the status of your request

Once we have received your sample, we will provide a tracking number to you. You can easily track the status of your request here.

Step 7: Download your password-protected test report

Download your readily available test report online with just a single click using the link and password provided via email notification. We will receive a notification once you have downloaded the test report.

For safety purposes, the uploaded test report will self-destruct after 7 days.

Step 8: Analyze your passing criteria in the test report with our laboratory experts

In order to pass the test, the product shall demonstrate at least a 4 decimal log (lg) reduction.

Need assistance with your test report? Discuss your results with our microbiologists for more information.

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